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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Product information for EU energy label....................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 3. About Flicker https://www.asus.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/Side view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds.
• To change the shortcut function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 5. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White ON OFF Amber OFF Standby mode/No signal Back view 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. DC IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI-1 port.
1.3.3 GamePlus function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There are also on screen timer and stopwatch you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To activate GameVisual: 1. Press the GameVisual shortcut button 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to highlight a desired setting. 3. Press the ( ) button or move the button right to activate it. 4. To exit the menu, move the ( ) button left . • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
1.3.5 HDR The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up and display in the OSD menu. When displaying HDR content, the following function(s) are not available: ELMB, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Dynamic Dimming, Blue Light Filter, Color Temp., Gamma, Saturation.
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 1. Insert the base into the arm. 2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Base screw size: M6 x 15 mm. 2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. • Arranging the cables • Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached.
2.3 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+25˚ to -25˚ (for swiveling)/ +100 mm (for height adjustment).
2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/ base. 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC IN input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/ HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port.
2.6 Turning on the monitor Press the power button. See page 1-3 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure DisplayPort-1 3840x2160@ 30Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Swift PG27UQR HDR OFF Gaming Variable OD Image Adaptive-Sync (DP) Color ELMB/ELMB SYNC Input Select GamePlus Lighting Effect GameVisual MyFavorite Shadow Boost System Setup MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the ( BACK EXIT ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Gaming DisplayPort-1 3840x2160@ 30Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Swift PG27UQR HDR OFF Gaming Variable OD Image Adaptive-Sync (DP) Color ELMB/ELMB SYNC Input Select GamePlus Lighting Effect GameVisual MyFavorite Shadow Boost System Setup MOVE/ENTER • BACK EXIT Variable OD: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. This function is not available when ELMB is enabled.
2. Image DisplayPort-1 3840x2160@ 30Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Swift PG27UQR HDR OFF Gaming Brightness Image Contrast Color VividPixel Input Select HDR Lighting Effect Dynamic Dimming MyFavorite ASCR System Setup Aspect Control 100 80 Blue Light Filter MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
3. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, you should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter reduces 70% (max.
• 5. HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort-1, DisplayPort-2: Manually selects the input source. Lighting Effect DisplayPort-1 3840x2160@ 30Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Swift PG27UQR HDR OFF Gaming Aura Sync Image Aura RGB Color Input Select Lighting Effect MyFavorite System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER EXIT • Aura Sync: Allows you to turn on or off the Aura Sync function that synchronizes the Aura RGB light effect among all supported devices.
• 7. Customized Setting: Loads/Saves all settings on the monitor.
• • OSD Setup: • Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. • Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. DisplayPort Ver.: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1, DisplayPort 1.2, or DisplayPort 1.4 by graphic card DP version. Adaptive-Sync (DP)/ Variable Refresh Rate is only available when DisplayPort 1.4 is selected. • Information: Shows the monitor information.
3.2 Aura Armoury Crate is a software program that controls the colorful LEDs on supported devices, such as monitors, motherboards, graphic cards, desktop PCs, etc. Aura allows you to adjust the color of the RGB LEDs on these devices and select different light effects. You can also correct or adjust the color of the LEDs by calibrating them. To activate Aura: 1. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Connect the USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of your computer. 3.
3.3 Specifications summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 27"W (16:9, 68.4 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixel pitch 0.155 mm x 0.155 mm Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m2 (SDR); 600 cd/m2 (HDR) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 178˚/178˚ Display colors 1.07 B (8bit+Hi_FRC) Response time 1 ms (Gray to Gray) Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Analog input No Digital input DisplayPort v1.4 x 2, HDMI v2.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 22 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian, Ukrainian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cord, DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, input/output port cover, color calibration testing report ,ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker cTUVus, FCC, ICES-3, C
3.4 Outline dimensions ASUS PG27UQR Outline Dimension *Unit : mm(inch) 20 [5.3] [5.55] 175.73 5 134.65 141.02 [6.92] [0.7] 367.21 [24.86] 25 631.47 17.77 [14.46] [24.16] Swivel : +/- 25 Degree 613.7 [23.47] Active Area 298.08 AA Center [22.06] Povit : +90 Degree 596.16 560.37 [11.74] 90 254.9 [10.04] [6.44] 164.78 [6.49] 167.67 [6.6] 335.34 508.22 [13.2] Active Area 25 163.64 [20.01] 31.67 22.22 [1.25] [0.88] 88.72 [3.49] 100 332.45 [3.94] [13.09] 397.53 89.
3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the power button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights white and there is no • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. screen image • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
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Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 120Hz 60Hz 144Hz 144Hz 150Hz 3840 x 2160 160Hz Note: Do not support interlace.
Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 23.98/24Hz 25Hz 29.97/30Hz 50Hz 59.94/60Hz 119.88/120Hz 60Hz 120Hz 60Hz 144Hz 144Hz 150Hz 3840 x 2160 160Hz Note: Do not support interlace and color gamut YUV420.